SPECTRALIS 2 - the sophisticated Hybrid Synthesizer is the no-compromises
combination of an extremely powerful subtractive Synthesizer, a pattern based
Sequencer for Live Performance, a fixed fiterbank and a sampling DSP engine.

Spectralis 2 is the even more powerful successor of Radikals sophisticated
Hybrid Synthesizer

Fueled by the latest DSP- and true analog technology, it delivers maximum
tonal capabilities and leads you into a radical new world of sounds full of
life and animation.

Introduction

Spectralis 2 is the even more powerful successor of Radikals sophisticated Hybrid
Synthesizer. With up to 4 GB sample memory and tons of new features Radikal
raises the bar again for our competition. Never stop the sequencer engine again
with our fully redesigned sequencer engine that allows for on the fly realtime
sequencing.

Quick Sound Selection for every part - your most favorite sounds are
just one fingertip away. Transpose your patterns and step sequences with the
attached keyboard. There is only one thing, we left untouched in our new design -
the sound engine. Still the warmest and richest sound out there with the power of
a modular synthesizer in a box.

The Hybrid Synth

The Spectralis 2 hybrid synth, fueled by the latest DSP- and true analog
technology, delivers maximum tonal capabilities and leads you into a radical new
world of sounds full of life and animation. The Spectralis 2 oscillator section
takes sound design to new extremes. The 4 oscillators offer continuously variable
waveshapes plus time linearity modulation, FM, PM, oscillator synchronisation,
bit reduction and independent pitch and volume envelopes. The self resonating
filters, a 4 pole lowpass and a 2 pole multimode filter with LP, HP, BP and notch
outputs, use two highly improved true analog circuit designs to overcome the
restrictions of modelling based synths.

The way players can interact with the
destinc-tive user interface makes the Spectralis 2 hybrid synthesizer a killer
live instrument with unbeatable richness and stunning flexibility. The synthesis
engine takes advantage of a sophisticated step sequencing system - 32 independent
parameter control lines with up to 192 steps let you explore an universe of
previously unheard rhythmic effects and atmospheric textures. Punchy high
resolution envelopes, are the cutting edge of todays synthesizer technology. They
are the perfect weapon for the creation of floor pounding kicks, state of the art
sequencer staccatos and numerous percussion effects.

The Fixed Filterbank

Rumbling noises, nasal sounding oboes, booming SciFi-drones and vocaloid
solo-voices - all these different sounds have one thing in common - the fixed
filterbank. Consisting of 8 bandpasses, one lowpass and one highpass filter, the
filterbank allows the selective modification of certain frequencies. The spectrum
of the sound is divided into separated frequency bands where each resulting
spectrum slice has an individual attentuator.

Like the instrument corpus forms
the frequency response of an acoustic instrument, the fixed filter bank provides
a new approach in the creation of realistic instrument timbres and bizarre
FX-sounds. In contrast to big modular systems of the past, where the filterbank
had fixed filter response curves and simple pots to regulate the levels of the
frequency slices, the Spectralis 2 comes with sequencer controlled level
modulation and in depth parameter editing like individual frequency band panning,
Q and roll off slope control and filter stage spacing.

The usage of the fixed
filterbank is not limited to hybridsynth voices - simply feed any DSP synth part
thru the filterbank or even any external signals from the external analog inputs.
The Spectralis 2 step sequencer comes with step envelopes, where normal
step-sequencers only offer a fixed value setting per step. In conjunction with
the filterbank, these step envelopes allow for instance the creation of a new
drum beat by simply feeding noise into the filterbank and programming some decay
steps for selected frequency slices.

An included sample conversion utility allows importing wav- and
soundfont2-files. After finalizing your music production, the entire song content
with patterns, sounds and samples can be stored back to the computers harddrive.
Satisfied with the backup functionality but still wondering about the LIVE
situation? Do not worry about that! The Spectralis 2 comes with a SD-Card slot
and has an onboard 1GB flash memory (expandable up to 2GB) for permanent storage
of samples, songs and sounds. Features are only one side of the story - but
realizing them with the latest Texas Instruments floating point DSP generation
and featuring HiEnd Burr Brown DA converters gives the Spectralis 2 the no
compromise touch of a groundbreaking new star in the sonic wonderland of
electronic music instruments.

The Sequencing System

As a groove oriented system the Spectralis 2 features a powerful pattern based
sequencer playground with realtime and step by step recording as well as grid
based drum programming. Additionally, the state of the art step sequencer opens a
complete new universe of tempo dependent sound manipulations and freaky
polyrhythmic sequencer battles.

Designed with the live situation in mind, you
will enjoy the absolute freedom of realtime manipulations during your session.
Mute/unmute tracks, exchange the motifs on the fly, tweak volumes, panning or
FX-sends with the built in mixing console or transpose an entire pattern by
simply pressing a note on your keyboard. Editing of sequences can be done without
stopping the sequencer - one of the most desirable features in todays groove
oriented live instruments. Start your session with a simple basic groove and add
steps on the fly until the audience is totally freaked out. Are you into more
serious music production? Well, the Spectralis 2 also comes with a song section,
where you can arrange the patterns to complete songs.